Storms

Friday afternoon we had severe weather.  I went upstairs and it was pitch black outside.  Both cats met me at the top of the stairs.  I flipped on the TV and we weren’t upstairs that long.  I herded both cats to the basement.  None of us were happy about it but better safe than sorry.  I was trying to work as well as calm the cats.  Eventually I had to shift my focus to all work because something urgent came in.  The storm passed by and it was safe to return upstairs, so I sent the cats back upstairs.  I went up with them for a bit and then had to come back down to continue working. 

I had a storm of my own at work and it got pretty busy for me.  My boss was pestering me as well but I was on the phone and instead of leaving a voice mail he started sending me emails.  I like the fast pace of the emergent work but the last thing I wanted was to be dealing with something like that on a Friday afternoon.  What a mess, but just like the storm in real life it too is over. 

Had a nice evening with the cats.  I caught up on Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage and then moved to Chicago PD.  Next weeks season finale of C PD will be interesting to see.  They always leave you with a cliff hanger with that desire for more. 

I got ready for bed and thought that I would have a great nights sleep but that was not the case.  Horrible dreams, insomnia and Rudy pestering me for food.  I didn’t give in to him.  I did eventually get back to sleep.  I woke up at my normal early time.  That’s when I found out why Rudy was pestering me for food.  His sister got sick in their current favorite bowl of the dry food.  Yeah I wouldn’t eat out of that dish either.  I fixed that and got fresh food (wet & dry) put out for both of them. 

I grabbed a shower and put on fresh clothes.  Then headed out for breakfast.  It was a decent meal and there was a bunch of older folks sitting at a table close by that kept me entertained with their conversations and witty banter. 

Finally made it to my friends shop and we chatted a little bit.  I always learn a little something when I go out to see him.  After a couple hours of which I mostly spent on my feet watching him work, it was time to leave.  I was tired. 

Grabbed the mail and then came home.  Opened up the house to get some fresh air in, the cats enjoyed that.  However, the pollen was killer and I realized after a short while what a bad decision that was.  I did enjoy the cool breeze we had though. 

I wanted something different for dinner but just couldn’t decide on where to go.  I wound up at the Mexican place, ordered the usual and I was really enjoying my meal when some how I managed to bite my tongue and took a small chunk off the tip.  It was bleeding pretty good and that really ruined my meal.  I ate a little bit more but stopped.  I got a Fried Ice Cream to help soothe my tongue.  They didn’t use hardly any honey and I was really looking forward to that.  It was okay.  Paid the bill and left. 

I’ve been thinking about my old childhood home and since I was in the neighborhood I decided to drive by to see how things looked at present.  It was a stroll down memory lane and I was talking to myself like I was giving a tour to a bus full of people.  My how things have changed some good and some bad.  Took the long way home and drove city roads instead of the freeway.  It was really nice.  My poor tongue was throbbing the whole time.

Played on the computer for a few hours.  Rudy got sick so I had to clean that up.  Then it was time for bed.  Again I was looking forward to what I thought would be a great nights sleep but once again horrible dreams and insomnia.  Apparently something is bothering my subconscious but I have no idea what it is, wish I did so I could fix it or try to fix it.  I really love sleeping. 

Felt a little nippy this morning but I made it out for breakfast, groceries and gasoline.  Came home watched TV and eventually napped.  Then got up and cleaned the rugs, put out my medicine and dropped off a package at the UPS Store. 

I forgot that I did manage finally after weeks to get my car washed yesterday.  It looks really good.  Of course we have more severe weather on tap for Monday thru Wednesday.  Thankfully I have no plans to leave the house until Thursday.  That is after I go out for supper tonight.  Going back to that horrible pizza place and having some pasta unless I change my mind and go for the fish.  They have 2 dishes that I want to try so 2 reasons to go back.  I will just never ever order pizza again. 

I hope that your weekend is going well and that it’s all sunshine & rainbows in your world.  Thanks for stopping by!